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Data Privacy and Security Courses

Data privacy and security courses can help you learn data protection regulations, risk assessment techniques, incident response strategies, and encryption methods. You can build skills in analyzing vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with laws like GDPR and CCPA. Many courses introduce tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data loss prevention software, demonstrating how these skills are applied to safeguard sensitive information and maintain organizational integrity.

Popular Data Privacy and Security Courses and Certifications


  • S

    SkillUp

    Data Privacy and Protection for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Health Information Management, Data Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Loss Prevention, Health Informatics, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Introduction to Privacy and Global Privacy Laws & Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Governance, Data Security, Legal Risk, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Sharing, Child Welfare, Informed Consent, Computer Security, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Incident Response, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Legal Risk

    4.5 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy and Standardisation

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, European History, International Relations, Cultural Sensitivity, Interoperability, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ancient History

    4.4 stars, 386 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (386) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Information Assurance, Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Data Capture, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Data Integrity

    4.9 stars, 69 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (69) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Data Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 725 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (725) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Processing, Accountability

    4.8 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (78) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    US Privacy Laws and Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Management, Records Management, Security Controls, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Incident Management, Risk Management Framework

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Encryption, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration

    4.8 stars, 673 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (673) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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